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22 May 2026, 10:13 am
Mental health materials for schools to address rising mental challenges for lear…
Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Education and Sports has launched new Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) materials for learning institutions following increasing concerns from students over stress, emotional exhaustion and mental pressure in schools. The materials, now officially approved…
21 May 2026, 7:32 pm
Authorities turn to churches to boost enrollment at Igoti Primary School
By Winnie Auma Authorities at Igoti Primary School in Apac District have launched a plan to work with churches and local leaders to encourage parents to return their children to school after a sharp drop in enrollment caused by storm…
18 May 2026, 3:20 pm
Aduku Secondary School targets national excellence amid major facelift
By Winnie Auma The headteacher of Aduku Secondary School in Kwania District has revealed ambitious plans to transform the institution into one of the leading model schools in the Lango subregion through massive infrastructure renovation, improved discipline and academic excellence.…
13 May 2026, 1:43 pm
Unlocking learner’s potential in schools
By Robinah Nanfuka Children’s Talkshow | Every Sunday, 11:00am–1:00 p.m. In this engaging episode of the Children’s Talkshow Programme, we hosted Christine Nankubuge Ndawula, School Director of Dignity Primary School. She shares valuable insights on early childhood education strategies that…
11 May 2026, 11:21 am
Cecilia Atim Ogwal foundation rolls out 50,000 fruit trees for Dokolo schools
By Winnie Auma Dokolo District Local Government has partnered with the Hon. Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation to implement a school greening programme in the district. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday, 8 May 2026, at the district…
8 May 2026, 1:55 pm
Amolatar CAO warns foundation bodies against interfering in education programs
By Winnie Auma The Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar District has warned foundation bodies against frustrating education programmes aimed at improving school performance. Speaking on while commissioning school projects worth over 541 million shillings, Rodha Oroma said some foundation bodies…
7 May 2026, 9:11 pm
Lango leaders seek increased budget for school disaster management
By Winnie Auma Asection of leaders in Lango are calling on government to increase funding for disaster management in schools following the increasing cases of destruction caused by storms and strong winds. The Otuke District Education Officer, Lucy Achieng, said…
6 May 2026, 5:12 pm
Hundreds of pupils drop out as storm destroys classrooms in Lira City
By Winnie Auma More than 500 pupils of Olaka Child Care Primary School in Lira City West Division were forced out of school last term following a devastating windstorm that destroyed their classrooms. The school headteacher, Leonard Omara, said the…
30 April 2026, 3:54 pm
Educationists in Lango call for urgent installation of lightning arrestors in sc…
By Winnie Auma A section of educationists in the Lango subregion has renewed calls for schools to install lightning arrestors during the rainy season, citing growing safety concerns for learners and teachers. The appeal follows a tragic incident at Global…
28 April 2026, 4:34 pm
Homisdallen schools proprietor laid to rest as parents push for holiday lessons
By Ronald Ssemagonja The proprietor of Homisdallen Schools, Kizito Mukalazi, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Semuto, Wakiso District. During a church service held yesterday at Christianity Focus Centre in Mengo-Kisenyi, Kiganda Zone (LCI), Kampala, mourners…